xmh53wrench Posted January 22, 2012 Posted January 22, 2012 Well, started the build of my 1/24 Airfix P-51D as the Galloping Ghost Race#177. Here are a few pics from what I got accomplished over the weekend. My skills are no where the caliber of the folks here, but there is a few scratch mods I figure I would try on this plane. I hope to give the wheel wells a better look with some structure in them, I hope to have the flaps down, and of course modifying the canopy and cockpit. Here is the kit as compared to my first build of the Galloping Ghost in 1/32 The engine nearly done Some of the modded cockpit My attempt at the instrument panel....not real great, but gets the point across Next is getting the fuselage halves together, and remove the dog house, and more work on the wheel wells and flaps.... Fuselage halves are together, started smoothing the fuselage, removed the scoop, started work on the turtle deck, and lower half of the wings are in place..... more canopy work done today...
Lee White Posted January 22, 2012 Posted January 22, 2012 Is that the one that crashed into the crowd last year at Reno?
xmh53wrench Posted January 22, 2012 Author Posted January 22, 2012 Is that the one that crashed into the crowd last year at Reno? Yes it is. Absolute tragedy to Reno Air Racing on so many levels. I really liked this racer, its sleekness, and its simple and nostalgic look.
xmh53wrench Posted January 29, 2012 Author Posted January 29, 2012 More accomplished today, wow those wingtips were a ton of work, and more done in the wheel wells. Also have been getting the flaps and ailerons ready to install.
xmh53wrench Posted February 5, 2012 Author Posted February 5, 2012 Well a bit done the past few days. Reshaped the turtle deck, as I was not happy with it, and finished with the paint prep. More sanding and masked it all up to apply the silver metallic and a coat of clear. Next up is the Matterhorn White on the flight surfaces.
flyboy9994 Posted March 8, 2012 Posted March 8, 2012 I sure love the racer Mustangs. Got a 1/24 Trumpeter that I would like to make into a "Miss America". I built one when I was I kiddo and still think about that model at almost 50 years old. Great build and looking forward to more! Keep up the good work.
xmh53wrench Posted March 21, 2012 Author Posted March 21, 2012 Finally got some decent weather to paint in. So painted the wings, next up is installing the engine, a bit more painting, and decals...
xmh53wrench Posted March 22, 2012 Author Posted March 22, 2012 Bit more done tonight... Engine is ready to go in... Started the decals on the fuselage... Shortend up the landing gear, and applied the decals to the doors...
xmh53wrench Posted April 3, 2012 Author Posted April 3, 2012 Finally got the engine in....boy fit on this guy leaves alot to be desired, but pretty happy with the end result. I wish I knew more about P-51s and Merlins, wouldve loved to have detailed the engine compartment a bit more than I did, since this will be displayed with the engine cowlings off. But my "tennis balls" didnt turn out half bad....lol
xmh53wrench Posted May 29, 2012 Author Posted May 29, 2012 Update.....last minute crunch to get it done by Thursday. Printed and applied the decals. Then added plenty of clear. Now for final assembly.
Guest Posted May 30, 2012 Posted May 30, 2012 :thumbsup: I like it very much. Such a great looking bird, and you did it proud !.............Harv
xmh53wrench Posted May 31, 2012 Author Posted May 31, 2012 Its done!!! I need to get a few more photos, with better lighting, possibly outside, but here it is.... This was a very bittersweet build, so many emotions regarding this aircraft. But is sure had gorgeous lines in my opinion.
A.Wolf Grant Posted May 31, 2012 Posted May 31, 2012 Wow, how pretty is that? Very nice indeed - congratulations. Grant
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